Going on a Picnik!

Just finished tinkering with Picnik an on-line program that allows you to do some reallllly cool stuff to your everyday photos, take a look! (There is plenty more you can do!)

Original Photo

 This programs basic features are free to users and offer some great ideas to enhance or give your pics an edge!

I think this could be useful in the classroom for designing themed projects ie. A class yearbook making the everyday look quirky and unique.  This could be a class activity involving taking digital images of class mates, class acitivities etc and collating these into a portfolio as a keep-sake for students.  Every student could be involved from the planning and design to taking photos, editing them using a tool like Picnik adding personal touches and written info.

When I was at school we produced a yearly magazine which contained class photos of 10,11,12 as well as info on school wide activities ie. school musical, socials, excursions etc.  A committee was formed to take submissions, pics, info etc.  At the end of the year students could purchase the magazine for a small fee that went back to the social committee, AWESOME!  What a fantastic way to engage students and use everyday skills at a high level.